Negotiable Instruments Act (N.I. Act) Section 138 Judgment: Bangalore Woman Convicted in Cheque Bouncing Case

Introduction: In a significant legal development, the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru, has pronounced judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 2104 of 2018 under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (N.I. Act). The case involves a dispute between two women, Smt. H B Bhagyalakshmi (hereinafter referred to as the Appellant) and Smt. Cheluvamma (the Respondent). Background: The Appellant, Smt. Bhagyalakshmi, filed the appeal challenging the acquittal of the Respondent…